# Japanese Luxury Trains The Ultra-Classy Royal Express is Operated by Tokyu Corp. and Izukyu Corp. By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-12-02 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-luxury-train References: [the-japan-news](https://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0006174229?fp=3ec383ce7f56a8231ca46a6e745b64c5) & [jnto.go.jp](https://www.jnto.go.jp/scenic-railways/list/royal-express/) The Royal Express is a Japanese luxury train like no other. Basking in the epitome of elegance, the eight-car experience is rich in cultural references, as well as a lavish aesthetic that oozes sophistication. This creates a polished and one-of-a-kind travel experience for guests. The Japanese luxury train is operated by Tokyu Corp. and Izukyu Corp. and it runs between JR Yokohama Station and Izukyu Shimoda Station. One of the tours offered by the Royal Express "includes accommodations at a ryokan inn," while a one-way ride plan boasts live music during a course meal in the restaurant car. The Japanese luxury train is successful in its mission "to revitalize local areas" as more and more people are opting in for train travel instead of flying by plane. Image Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Train Travel:** The rise of luxury train travel as an alternative to air travel presents opportunities for innovation in the hospitality industry. - **Cultural Travel Experiences:** The emphasis on cultural references and unique aesthetics in the Royal Express presents opportunities for innovation in the tourism industry. - **Sustainable Travel:** The trend towards train travel in lieu of flying can be leveraged to promote sustainable travel options that are environmentally responsible, in turn presenting opportunities for innovation in the transportation industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Luxury train travel presents opportunities for innovation in the hospitality industry, such as incorporating cultural references and unique aesthetics for a one-of-a-kind experience. - **Tourism:** The emphasis on cultural references and unique aesthetics in the Royal Express presents opportunities for innovation in the tourism industry, such as creating customized travel experiences that highlight local culture and traditions. - **Transportation:** The trend towards train travel as an alternative to air travel can be leveraged to promote sustainable travel options and presents opportunities for innovation in the transportation industry, such as developing fuel-efficient trains and infrastructure that supports sustainable travel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe European Train Routes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-to-portofino.md) - [Luxury Designer Train Journeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riveria-express.md) - [At-Sea Railway Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-railway-utopia-station.md) - [Small-Profile Bullet Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-bullet-trains.md) - [Scenic Train Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skunk-train.md) - [Revived Contemporary Classic Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orient-express-1.md) - [Futuristic Train Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-train.md) - [Hotel Room Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-x-belmond-vision-pullman-express.md) - [Enhanced Safety Bullet Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e10-shinkansen.md)